# Neurology and Sleep Medicine NP/PA - South Dakota

> Commonwealth Medical Services · Rapid City, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-01-14

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** West - Monument Health

## Description

### **Neurology and Sleep Medicine Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (NP/PA)**

### **Position Summary**

The Neurology and Sleep Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides comprehensive clinical care to patients with neurologic and sleep-related disorders. Working collaboratively with neurologists, sleep medicine physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams, this role supports diagnosis, treatment, and longitudinal management of patients in outpatient and inpatient settings, delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care.

### **Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

-   Evaluate and manage patients with neurologic conditions such as headache disorders, seizures, neuropathy, movement disorders, cognitive disorders, and multiple sclerosis, consistent with scope of practice
-   Evaluate and manage patients with sleep disorders including obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, hypersomnia, restless legs syndrome, and circadian rhythm disorders
-   Perform comprehensive histories, neurologic examinations, and sleep assessments
-   Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians
-   Interpret diagnostic studies such as EEGs, EMGs, neuroimaging, and sleep studies as appropriate
-   Manage positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy and other sleep-related treatments
-   Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and lifestyle modification
-   Coordinate care with primary care providers, behavioral health, pulmonology, and other specialists
-   Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
-   Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
-   Supervise or collaborate with clinical staff and learners as applicable
-   Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

### **Qualifications**

-   Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
-   Current NP or PA certification and state licensure
-   Eligibility for hospital credentialing and privileging
-   DEA registration or eligibility
-   Prior experience or specialized training in neurology or sleep medicine preferred

### **Skills and Competencies**

-   Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
-   Knowledge of neurologic and sleep-related disorders
-   Ability to manage chronic and complex conditions
-   Excellent communication and patient education skills
-   Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
-   Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient-centered care

### **Work Environment**

-   Outpatient neurology and sleep clinics, hospital inpatient units, and sleep laboratories
-   Schedule may include clinic hours, limited inpatient responsibilities, and/or on-call coverage depending on practice needs

### **Physical Requirements**

-   Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments
-   Manual dexterity for examinations and clinical procedures
-   Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and interpretation of diagnostic data

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